Kuwait Industries Information

Kuwait is served by a variety of public authorities and there is also a wide range of public institutions which provide various services to citizens and residents. These bodies can be contacted at the telephone numbers shown in KPG Useful Telephone Numbers. The Central Bank of Kuwait (CB) acts as banker and financial advisor to the government, directs monetary and credit policies, supervises the banking system, as well as issuing and controlling the Dinar. The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) maintains a comprehensive database on citizens and expatriates. PACI issues the civil ID card which must be carried by all residents. The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) promotes applied research in areas closely connected with Kuwait's development needs. It includes the National Scientific & Technical Information Centre (NSTIC) which supplies scientific data to public and private clients. The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) is a funding agency for the promotion and support of scientific research throughout the world. It sponsors research in pure and applied sciences, engineering, health, food and socio-economic sciences worldwide and awards prizes for scientific achievements beneficial to Kuwait. The Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) is the government's main investment agent both overseas and locally. It operates from the Ministries complex in Kuwait City but has several overseas offices. The Government Audit Bureau is responsible for auditing the accounts of ministries and public establishments. The Bureau has wide powers of investigation and submits an annual report to the National Assembly and the Government. Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) transmits to local and foreign subscribers in Arabic and English and exchanges news with 30 international and regional news agencies. Its news gathering centre in Vienna transmits the news of the Federation of Arab News Agencies (FANA) in English to European countries. The Public Authority for Industry (PAI) is responsible for ...